At Foundation Group, we focus on just one goal:
Helping nonprofits thrive!
Our expertise in 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation, bookkeeping, plus state and federal tax and compliance filings helps nonprofit leaders make better decisions, reduce risk, and grow their organizations.
Foundation Group’s story began in 1995 in Nashville, Tennessee, when Greg McRay founded the company with a simple mission: make the nonprofit journey clearer, easier, and done right. From the start, the focus was on helping purpose-driven organizations build strong foundations—so they could spend less time untangling paperwork and more time changing lives.
Year after year, Foundation Group grew alongside the sector it serves, earning the trust of thousands of nonprofits across the country. What started as a small team became a steady, expanding resource for organizations navigating every stage of the lifecycle—from formation and tax-exemption to ongoing compliance and dependable bookkeeping. The work has always been the same at its core: bring expert guidance, practical solutions, and a calm hand to complex requirements.
In November 2025, Foundation Group took its next major step forward by joining forces with BryteBridge Nonprofit Solutions, based in Winter Park, Florida. This partnership was built on shared values, similar service mix, and a common belief that nonprofits deserve both high-touch support and modern, scalable services. As of January 2026, the two organizations have fully merged into one company, creating an even stronger platform to support the nonprofit community.
Today, that combined team includes more than 100 professionals who have served over 50,000 nonprofit clients across the past 30 years. It’s a milestone worth celebrating—but more importantly, it’s a promise: to keep evolving, keep improving, and keep showing up for the organizations doing the work that matters most.
Foundation Group has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America for 2023 and 2024 by Inc. 5000!
We’re incredibly proud of our career professionals who bring the “A” game, everyday, to the benefit and success of our clients. Unlike a lot of companies, we don’t sub-out our work to a network of independent contractors. Our team is right here in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee: real people, doing great work, for amazing organizations.
Get to know us…our mission is your success!
Executive Team
Mike Bryant
Greg McRay, EA
Kerry Bural
Chris Farris
Lora LaHoda
Directors
David Shipman
Dee Hollinger
Emily Ritter
Evan O’Dell, EA
Jesse Marple
Joseph Whissel
Justin Cox
Roschelle Ridenhour
Shannon Evans, EA, MBA
Customer Support
Angee Bruce
Heather Young
Jake Van Ekelenburg
Krystal Hunter
Melissa Gomez
Stephen Coon
Nonprofit Formation
Aaron Burcham, EA
Hector Guadalupe
Julia Desangles
Juliette Vincent
Lauren “Flo” Griffith
Lauren “Ren” Henderson, EA
Marcie Timmerman
Memory Strong
Pam Bolick
Sara LaChance
Tax
Andrew Payne, EA
Ariana Stubbs
Ezra Henderson
Madi Robinson
Makenzie Turner
Maria Tapia
Shelby Lash
State Compliance
Anna Cesnik
Chanda Greenwood
Joshua Rodriguez
Lea Finnk
Lori Gray
Samantha Cornejo
Xiomara Alvarez
Zuzanny Warren
Reinstatements
Amy Hinshaw, CPA
Ashley White
Ciara Hibdon
Eleana Dinarte
Kendra Winters
Linnea Hopkins Mace, EA
Accounting
Amanda McCaleb
Denise Gilley
Diane LeFevre
Donna Scoville
Gary Ventola
Hazel Martinez
Jean Straussberger
Jennifer Sanders
Jessica Hein
Katie Grandberry
Kelly Stewart
Lisa Vaughan
Nancy Martinez
Natalie Powell
Pam Gregory
Sales
Brenda Bourgeois
Caroline Kleawpean
Chaz Duffy
Cheri Wessels
Danny Grimes
Jim Powell
Nicholas Goss
Marketing
Charles Reasonover
Chelsea Wiggins
Elizabeth Peeple
Emily Ritter
Evan O’Dell, EA
Jon Fleet
Ryan Daniel
Product Development
Andy Ngu
Jesse Marple
Joseph Whissel
Nathan Soucier
Victor Cabieles
Project Management
Mike Hinkle
The BryteBridge Group family of companies exists to strengthen and empower the nonprofit community. From formation and compliance needs, to bookkeeping software and full-service accounting, the companies of The BryteBridge Group have you covered.
Over 100 team members across 5 brands, working hard to ensure your success!
